Hamstall Ridware, Staffordshire, S Michael & All Angels
| Place | Hamstall Ridware S Michael & All Angels |
| Lieutenancy area | Staffordshire |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Staffordshire |
| Dove tower ID | 20592 |
| Rings | 4 (chime), tenor 7–1–23 in ASee below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | SK105193 |
| Latitude & longitude | 52.77161, -1.84484View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | WS15 3RS |
| Diocese | Lichfield |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 6847 |
Chime of 4, tenor 7–1–23 in A
| Bells | 4 (chime)Edit details |
| Tenor | 7–1–23 (835 lb or 379 kg) in A (904.0 Hz) |
| Projects & overhauls | 1976 by John Taylor & Co (major overhaul) Bells rehung dead from RSJs for stationary chiming; old frame removed 1970 Converted from full-circle ring Bells rehung for chiming only. |
| Tuned | 1972 |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 [2] | 4–0–4 | 1207.0 | D | 27.50″ | 1805 | John Briant | Y | D | |||
| 2 [3] | 4–0–21 | 1140.0 | C♯ | 29.00″ | c1600† | Henry II Oldfield | Y | D | |||
| 3 [4] | 6–3–4 | 1015.0 | B | 32.50″ | c1500† | Seliok (generic) | Y | D | |||
| 4 | 7–1–23 | 904.0 | A | 35.13″ | 1656 | George I Oldfield | Y | D |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 1976 | Steel | John Taylor & Co | 8.1.A |
Notes
[1]Source contributor
G A Dawson, Dec 1970
Published: 23/11/2021
[2]Founder of treble
Formerly attributed to B Cort, this bell carries the inscription J BRIANT B CORT FECERUNT 1805 R KNOWLES C W. Cort was the local agent for Briant, and therefore Briant was the founder. Bells at Barkby and Diseworth also carry both names.
Published: 03/02/2025
[3]Notes
2 of 4: 6 canons
Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 03/02/2025
[4]Notes
3 of 4: 6 canons
Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 03/02/2025
Update log
| 18/01/2026 | Rehang for chiming event noted. [Keltek] |
| 19/02/2025 | Overhaul description amended [Chris Pickford from the Taylors archive] |
| 05/02/2025 | 1976 overhaul added; Fr1 added [Stuart Hutchieson, citing personal visit by Jill Rogers (2005)] |
| 04/02/2025 | Tuning noted [John Taylor records via C J Pickford] |
| 04/02/2025 | 1-4: nominal added; overhaul added [Chris Pickford, Taylor records 1972 via #008172] |
| 03/02/2025 | 1-4: note, hanging added; 1,4: canon added; 1: founder added; note added [Stuart Hutchieson, personal visit (10/10/2005) via #008166] |